Hockeyexercises for technique build-up

• 4 defenders in the bowl play the ball around without pressure.
• 2 midfielders and 3 forwards are positioned.

• 3 defenders from the opposing team and a goalkeeper are in the circle.
• The 2 midfielders offer themselves from the axis to the back where the ball is going.
• If not played, move to the line and back to the axis.
• Avoid offering on the long pass line.
• Upon a pass, open up and then play to the hanging striker or the wing striker.
• After passing, continue to offer in the guard position.
• The 2 wing strikers offer themselves on the 23-metre line.
• The hanging striker positions at the top of the circle in attack.
• The wing striker on the support side seeks a scoring position at the far post.

• Build-up starts with central defender A
• Left back B drops out and receives ball from A
• Left back C gives way and receives ball from B
• C slaloms through pawns and turns back on forehand
• B bids to the back of C and receives ball back from C
• C plays into A and runs towards the circle
• A plays D in the run and runs towards the circle
• A, C and D try to score with a 3 against 2

• Taking out over the side
• Build up over the flank
• Get to the back line and then pass to goal

• Playing the ball into the forehand.
• Moving behind the ball.

1. Player plays the ball hard through push 1 ==> 2 runs directly after her/his pass
2. Flattens the ball hard over long distance 2 ==> 3
3. Drives the ball to the back line and passes to 4
4. Takes to round at pace on goal

• From the bowl play around without pressure.
  • With pressure: 3 defenders - opponents and goalkeeper in the circle.
• The 2 midfielders offer themselves from the axis to the back where the ball goes.
  • Not being played on is to the line and back to the axis. Not passing to the long passing line.
  • To be played on is to open and then pass to the pendant striker or the wing striker. After play-off continue to offer in the guard position.
• The two wing strikers offer themselves to the 23 meters.
• The striker on the attack offers himself to the front circle.
• The wing striker on the supporting side looks for scoring position at the far post.

• The coach throws the ball in to the attacking side -the red dots- they are going to attack against the 2 defenders.
• When the defenders take the ball they want to pass it to the two fellow players who are behind the line.
• When this is done then the game is turned up and the 4 players are going to attack and score on the big goal and the 3 defenders want to pass the ball to the bounch board.
  
  
• If the attacking side scores on the start then the coach throws a new ball to the people behind the line and play continues there.
  
  
• Goal of the defenders is to close the axis and keep the pass lines between the attackers closed and not want to take the ball but guide until the attacker makes a mistake and want to intercept the ball.

• 1 offensive team
• 1 defensive team
• 1 waiting team
  
  
• Team red starts as the attacking team and want to score on the big goal.
• Team blue is the defending team and want to conquer the ball and score in the goall on the side.
• One person, from the defenders, starts with the ball and plays the ball back to someone on the attacking team. That defender runs onto the pawn and runs a tackle back.
• Team white is waiting on the other side and hits ready to start when the other side has scored or the ball is out.
• Then the defending team stands to the side and no longer participate
• The attackers then become the defenders and go on the other side to defend the new team. it keeps going like this.
  
  

• A starts with the ball and passes the ball to B.
• From here a 3:2 begins with a tackle back runner who may run when B has taken the ball.
• The defenders want to start putting pressure on the ball but make sure to keep the axis of the field closed in the process.
• The attackers want to speed up to prevent the tackle back play from getting the opportunity to help defender.
• If the defenders take the ball away then they get to score in the goaltending area which is on the 23 meter line.

• Ball starts on the sideline and there is no space in front so the ball must be returned!
• How do you stand in a striking circle?
  • We play in a 4 man bowl and stand as shown in the picture below.
• What is the task of the people in the striking circle?
  • The left back receives first the ball from the midfielder who takes it out because there is no space in front.
  • It is the job of the left back to have already looked beforehand at where there is space and where I can go with the ball.
  • Then you have the left center man in the circle, who takes some steps back so he can receive the ball from the left back in a safe place, and must also have looked beforehand at the state of play and where I can go with the ball when I am going to get it
  • The right center man in the circle must have an overview of the game and makes sure she can play for the other center man or even for the left back if there is room for it.
  • The right back can go up or down a bit, he must see the play of the opponent and be able to react to it.
  • If there is high pressure, he should drop back a little to be playable by the back men in the circle.
  • If they are applying less pressure, he can stand a bit higher to keep the field long and wide and play forward.
• How are we going to build up forward what is the job of the midfielders?
  • The task of the midfielders is to pass from inside to outside, run towards the ball and if they do not get the ball, run away again to create space for your team-mates
• The other team is going to put pressure on the players who are playing in the bowl and experiment with this
  
  

• A takes the ball out and walks towards the circle where there is a defender and A plays the ball back to B.
• B passes the ball to C. When the ball is in the hands of C the 4 on 2 match starts and the defenders can take the ball away.
• Tips for the attackers:
  • Making speed
  • Positions in the circle
  • Call on a free man
  • Dare to finish
• Tips for the defenders:
  • Close the passing line to the goal and let the attackers make the mistake.

• 3 against 3 game format
• The aim is for you and your team to drive the ball over your opponent's back line. When you have done this you can go straight to the other back line.
• Tips defenders:
  • Double your opponent
  • Push your opponent to one side
  • Let the opponent make the mistake
  • Maintain an active position
• Tips attackers:
  • Make sure you let the ball do the work
  • Run the in-out
  • Always be able to return the ball
  • Play the safe ball

• A runs in towards the goal gets the ball from B who shoots it hard and flats at the goal.
• A tips the ball in with a one touch.
• A turns at the same time and receives the ball from C who also flattens hard towards the goal.
• A tips the ball in with a one touch

• Play a game 3 against 3 against each other.
• Tips for attackers
  • Make the field big when you have the ball
  • Make triangles to reach each other easily
  • Over the backhand side of the opponent
  • Make use of the lift pass
  • Make sure you can always return the ball
• Tips for the defenders
  • All stand behind the ball
  • Push them to your forehand side (think about how you will stand up)
  • Try to double them up and trap them
  • You can always return the ball
    
    

• A passes the ball to B, B passes the ball to C.
• When C has received the ball the 5v3 starts.
• Tips attackers:
  • Keep speed
  • Always return the ball
  • Pass over the backhand side of the opponent
  • Keep the field wide and long
  • Communicate with each other
  • Use the in-out to receive the ball
• Tips Defenders:
  • Close the gap
  • Close down pass lines to the front
    • Make sure they have to keep playing backwards
  • Communicate with each other
  • Keep them outside the circle (if they enter the circle, the pressure is on the ball)
  • If it is too difficult for the defenders let a tackle back runner join in

• 4 defenders in the (build up)
• 2 midfielders
• 3 strikers
• 3 defenders (opponents) + goalkeeper in circle
• Play around from the bowl without pressure (can always be added later)
• The 2 midfielders offer themselves from the axis to the back where the ball is going. 
• Not being passed to is going to the line and back to the axis. 
• Not offering on the long passing line. 
• Being played is opening up and then playing the hanging striker or the winger. 
• After playing, continue to pass into the guard position.
• The 2 WINGER strikers offer themselves on the 23m
• The HANGING striker offers himself in the attack at the head of the circle. 
• The WINGER striker on the support side looks for scoring position at the far post.

• A 5 v 3.
• A shifts the ball to B, B shifts the ball to C. 
• When C has controlled the ball the 5 against 3 begins. 
• Tips attackers:
  • Keep speed.
  • Always return the ball.
  • Pass over the backhand side of the opponent.
  • Keep the field wide and long.
  • Communicate with each other.
  • Using in-out to receive the ball.
• Tips Defenders:
  • Close the shaft.
  • Close down pass lines to the front. (make sure they have to keep playing backwards)
  • Communicate with each other.
  • Keep them outside the circle. (when they come into the circle it is pressure on the ball)
  • If it is too difficult for the defenders let a tackle back runner join in.

• 3 teams
• 2 goals on more than quarter field
• Team 1 and 2 start in the field, team 3 over the back line outside the field. Team 1 starts with goalie
• As soon as one of the teams scores, this team stays, the other team goes out and is replaced by the team on the side
• There is always a turn so that the strong team stands by the goalkeeper.
  • Team 1 scores? Team 1 stays with the goalie, team 2 goes out and 3 comes in on the other side
  • Team 2 scores? Team 1 out, Team 2 by the goalie and 3 in on the other side
• Teams always go in on the same side
• Alternate with shuttles in between

High tempo switching in a match form.

• 3 teams (blue, red & white);
• Each team consists of 3, 4 or 5 players;
• Attacking team (A) has 1 player in excess (so 3:2, 4:3 ...);
• One player of the defending team (B) stands in the box next to the trainer;
• Non-playing team (C) stands at the centre line;
• When A has scored, they defend with n-1 men;
• Team B sets up at the half way line and then attacks.
• Left-right alternate.
• Coach puts ball in play.
• Turn over:
  • Attack on the left: Blue attacks, white defends, red is ready on the right (II)
  • Attack on right: Blue defends (n-1), Red attacks, White prepares on left (I)
  • Attack over left: White attacks, Red defends (n-1), Blue stands ready (II)

• A takes the ball and runs towards the circle 
• There stands a defender  
• A plays the ball back to B
• B moves the ball to C
• If the ball is at C, the 4 against 2 starts
• Then the defenders can take the ball.
• Tips for the attackers:
  • Creating speed
  • Positions in the circle
  • Playing the free man
  • Daring to finish
• Tips for the Defenders:
  • Close the pass line to the goal 
  • Let the attackers make the mistake. 

• Practicing putting down a bowl and playing in a cup.
• Ball starts on the sideline and there is no room at the front so the ball has to go back!
  • How do you stand in a half-circle? 
• We play in a 4 man half-circle and so we stand as it is in the picture below. 
• What is the task of the people in the half-circle? 
• The left back receives the ball first from the midfielder who takes it out because there is no room in the front. 
• It is the task of the left back to have already looked in advance where is the space and where can I go with the ball again. 
• Then you have the left center man in the half-circle.
• He takes some steps backwards so he can receive the ball from the back left in a safe place. and must also have looked beforehand how is the game and where can I go with the ball when I'm going to get the ball. 
• The right middle man in the half-circle should have an overview of the game and make sure she is playable for the other middle man or even from the left back if there is room for it. 
• The right back can stand a bit high or some pockets, he must see the game of the opponent and be able to play on it.
• If high pressure is applied, he has to drop back a bit more to be playable for the people in the bowl behind him.
• If they give less pressure he can stand high to keep the field long and wide and keep playing forward. 
• How are we going to build up forward what is the task of the midfielders? 
• The task of the midfielders is to offer from the inside out, walk towards the ball and if they don't get the ball you walk away again to create space for your fellow players.
• The other team will put pressure on the players who are playing in the half-circle and will experiment with this. 

• V1 passes the ball to V2. 
• V2 takes on open/closed and finishes at goal.
• V1 passes the ball to A1.
• A1 attacks, V2 defends.
• V1 passes the ball to A2.
• A2 coincides with A1, V2 defends.
• V1 passes the ball to A3.
• A3 attacks together with A1 and A2, V1 and V2 defends.
• Points of attention:
  • Let the defenders choose who they go for, on the ball or continue to cover their man.
  • Attackers must keep moving.
• The exercise can be played on two sides.